Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Waccabuc, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in housing support, food access, immigrant integration, mediation, and land conservation.
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $73K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,622
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,525,985
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the foundation as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Gordon Family Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: P O Box 497, Waccabuc, NY 10597
Phone: (914) 763-5491
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to California, 9% each to Vermont and Connecticut, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $76K (2020). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 45 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $73,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 43 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 39 and 29 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,525,985 | $144,005 | $73,000 | $73,000 | 45 | $73,000 | $78,012 |
| 2024 | $1,415,692 | $25,793 | $72,129 | $70,000 | 43 | $70,000 | $38,952 |
| 2023 | $1,273,406 | $-23,358 | $71,000 | $71,000 | 39 | $71,000 | $66,443 |
| 2022 | $1,235,073 | $64,354 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 29 | $75,000 | $64,354 |
| 2021 | $1,481,610 | $64,788 | $71,582 | $71,000 | 29 | $71,000 | $64,788 |
| 2020 | $1,411,737 | $66,300 | $75,667 | $75,667 | 24 | — | $66,300 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Pathways Inc says its mission is to provide housing support services and rehabilitation for people with psychiatric disabilities. An individual recipient says it works to provide more food, healthy food, and better access to food. Other supported organizations describe work in immigrant integration, mediation, and conserving land and natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $70,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to an individual recipient, MSTISCH Research, an individual recipient, and Pathways; and $2,500 each to Save the Children and UNICEF. Other grants included $2,000 to an individual recipient and $1,000 each to Neighbors Link Corp, an individual recipient, Westchester Land Trust, and Vermont Land Trust. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 45 grants totaling $73,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie Robins is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Bonnie Robins, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie Robins
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $73K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 43 grants.
What is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,622, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (45 grants).
How large is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $144K.
What does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Pathways Inc says its mission is to provide housing support services and rehabilitation for people with psychiatric disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1781844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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